The Sweet Treat That Improved My Skin In Two Weeks

Kendall King is mindbodygreen’s Social Media Strategist. She recently graduated from Ohio State University and lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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May 20, 2020

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Now, I know this sounds dramatic, but believe me when I say that the thing that has kept me sane during this entire situation is baking. I'm a person who loves structure and a daily regimen. And that's the crux of baking—it's orderly, all about consistency, and follows a form. (Another reason I love baking: chocolate.) So when the stay-at-home orders began rolling out across the various states, and I was no longer able to find peace in my normal routine, I turned to the methodical structure of baking a delicious chocolate treat every Saturday morning.

And major plus? I've found a way to make my baking habit better for my overall skin, hair, and nail health.

How baking with mbg's grass-fed collagen+ is helping me and my skin right now.

It may seem counterintuitive to say that my regular sweet treats are helping my skin—refined sugars can dull the complexion, after all—but I have found a way around that. Being able to seamlessly add a high-quality collagen supplement to my baked goods has been a chocolate-flavored game-changer. Now when I'm making my favorite grain-free brownies or various other goodies, I'm not only finding much-need stress release in the tangible motions and organization of baking, but I'm also nourishing my gut, skin, and hair in the process.

mindbodygreen's grass-fed collagen+ in chocolate is the only chocolate collagen powder I've ever tried that isn't sugar-loaded and overly saccharine. It tastes smooth yet rich—and adds just enough of the premium cocoa flavor you're looking for. It contains only the cleanest ingredients, like organic Peruvian cocoa and coconut sugar, with no unpleasant aftertaste.

I can see firsthand how this blend of collagen, biotin, L-glutamine, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin E has made my naturally thin strands thicker, supported new growth after stress-related hair loss, and majorly hydrated my skin. Even my co-workers have commented on my newfound healthy glow through our weekly Zoom calls.

I definitely recommend this powder to any chocolate devotee, like myself, who wants to support their skin and hair health. I know that even when we move back to a more "normal" life, I'll continue to de-stress by turning the oven on and mixing a big bowl of ingredients that not only nourish my mental well-being but also nourish my skin and hair from the inside out.